11 August 2026
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is currently seeking new members for its external Radiation Health Committee and the Nuclear Safety Committee.
The committees provide advice to ARPANSA’s CEO on radiation protection and nuclear safety matters.
Nominations are sought from suitably qualified people with relevant knowledge or expertise in radiation and nuclear issues, particularly people from high-hazard industries who can bring broader safety, risk or regulatory experience without necessarily having radiation or nuclear knowledge. Current membership is comprised of experts from a range of fields relevant to radiation protection including medicine, mining, regulation, and health research. ARPANSA is also seeking a general member to represent the interests of the public, for whom there are no specific qualification requirements.
All appointees are required to attend committee meetings, usually three times per year, and nominations are now open for the 2027 – 2029 period.
If you are interested in joining one of these committees, you are encouraged to learn more about the functions and current membership:
If you have experience and knowledge of radiation protection and nuclear issues, we encourage you to submit your nomination as soon as possible.
Nominations close Friday 28 August 2026.
Learn how to apply: https://www.arpansa.gov.au/about-us/advisory-council-and-committees/membership-arpansa-advisory-committees
Appointments are for up to three years starting 1 January 2027.
ARPANSA’s CEO will also appoint a chairperson for each committee. Applicants with significant experience, qualifications or expertise relevant to a committee's functions are encouraged to nominate for consideration as chair.
Committee membership is part-time. Members contribute through committee meetings and working groups, with meetings typically held three times a year in major Australian cities. Membership is open to residents of all Australian states and territories.
ARPANSA pays sitting fees, travel and accommodation expenses in accordance with the Australian Government Remuneration Tribunal.
